The Straits Times, 16 February 1912
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Title Section13 1912-02-16 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.800 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 16. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement424 1912-02-16 1 BEER. ss-t-zer ROBINSON CO. And the best selection of I ■■■II- REVOLVERS and PISTOLS. Untamed Millinery U WINCHESTER REVOLVER IN SINGAPORE SKSffigf. V^J V| cartridges. TZTt^ BB COLTS TAR6ET REVOLVERS I. I i^r^->^xi^^^^l COLTS DOUBLE ACTION POCKET .32 .nd .38 ca^es. Bf JUSt UnpaCKea, REVOLVER. COLTS NEW POLICE .82ca.ibre.2i-i D424 words
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Article1470 1912-02-16 2 SIR S. MCDONNELL'S PLAN FOR PROTECTION. Suggested Advisory Committee. The Hon. Sir Schomberg K. McDonnell, Secretary to the Office of Works, recently read before the members of the Society of Antiquaries a paper, in the course of which he outlined a scheme for the protection of ancient buildings1,470 words
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Article619 1912-02-16 2 Steady Growth of Exports to the Straits Settlements. Judging by the figures in the Board of Trade returns, the outstanding feature of such a review is the fact that, iv the year which saw the giant revolution stride through China, our exports of cotton goods619 words
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Advertisement137 1912-02-16 2 I I a skin HIAZEU^IIL* -v BEAUTIFIER OF MATCHLESS Elegance and K^&bjS'^Ik!?* Efficiency .^^^^^^m^r -^T I "'Hazeline' Snow" It Let the skin be rough or wrinkled, dry or I > A greasy, Hazki.im Snow" will do more to restore its youthful freshness and fine Y, texture than any other preparation.137 words
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Advertisement86 1912-02-16 2 Mothers Should Remember This. We wish to call your attention to the fact that most infectious diseases surh as whoop- ing couyh, diphtheria ami scarlet fever are contracted when the child has a cold. Cham- berlain's Cough Remedy will quickly care a cold and greatly lessen the danger of contracting86 words
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Advertisement419 1912-02-16 2 Continental Doctors Praise And Precribe The Discovery of A British Physician. The practice of prescribing Dr. Williams' Pink Pills in cases of Anaemia and Neurasthenia inaugurated many years ago by Dr. Quiseppe Lapponi, the famous physician to Pope Leo xiii, is becoming more and more habitual among medical men of419 words
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Article1032 1912-02-16 3 COUNT AEHRENTHAL AND HIS POLICY. A Great Statesman. Writing on January 16, the Paris correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, states The tidings of Count Aehrenthal's impending resignation have spread since last night, mill tin; significance of this contingency, which I personally consider most improbable, is beginning to1,032 words
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Advertisement306 1912-02-16 3 KELLY AND WALSH, LIMITED. JUST PUBLISHED: 1912 JUST RECEIVED 1912 Two New Works on the Whitaker's Almanack Rubber Industry $1 50. Paper eoet*. In one volDine 470 pa^e. illDHtrated, WHO'S WHO *MO boand olotb. Pnco $8.OO THE RUBBER INDUSTRY haz«u.»« annual $2.00 Buint> tiio Official Import of the Proceed- io306 words
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Advertisement17 1912-02-16 3 I For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Couv) s. Colds, etc., take Woods' Great j'i i i..iut Cnre.17 words
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Advertisement366 1912-02-16 3 J. MOTION 4 00. Watchmakers, Jewellery, Opticians REPAIRS PROMPTLY BXBCUTBD. jAi j KOH-I-NOOR 1 I QUALITY flj\ MEANS ■.\A\\jn penci l ECONOMY. /-^i ibo" Koh i n <1 l -fy\ /IBrV XA touch will come v a KA— V .relation >OU and WA JBL^-V/ilf durability will proV^Vj! p^\_ jurpris,-. No366 words
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Advertisement246 1912-02-16 3 WATCH OUR NEXT AD. IT WILL DISCLOSE THE POINTS ABOUT BENTWOOD. IT WILL BE TO YOUR INTEREST AND To Importers of "Selected" Quality only Justice. (No connection with any other Furniture House). HEAD OFFICE, 166-1. ORCHARD ROAD. BRANCH DEPOT. 17. VICTORIA STREET. PHONE 244. THE SINGAPORE CEMENT TILE WORKS 89,246 words
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Advertisement620 1912-02-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CBYLON AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills cf Lading issuid for Ohina Coast, Persian Golf, Continental and American Ports. Steamors will leavo Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES 1913 Oattoard (for Ohina.) India Fob 23 I620 words
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Advertisement690 1912-02-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioo ib maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonstrnotod, and are fitted with all690 words
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Advertisement1194 1912-02-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. HA BUR H G »S KA UHt EAST COAST SERVICE. IB!!, For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kolantan, Bangnara Wtl^-^ Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsuan Chumpon Taku, Kohlab md Bangkok. Due Dopa -ture S p.m. axd1,194 words
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Advertisement648 1912-02-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Horddeutscher Lloyd, Breme > IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bretm n, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naplos (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Snuz, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singaporo, Hongkong,648 words
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Article155 1912-02-16 5 FIXTURES Friday, February 16. Hi« 1 Wwir 8 B i.ua ,10.19 p.m. TlioOroat lUyiujnl, Tluatro, 9.15 p.m. Saturday, February 17 High Water. 9.M a.m 1.1 2 p.m. Cricket, Singapore v. N. Sjmbilao, S.C.C. B. I. outward in ul duo. N. 1) L. outward mail duo. Slinking Concort,155 words
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Article213 1912-02-16 5 To-DAT. Malacca and Mia' Lady Wold Bpm Fort Swettenham and Telok Au-.n Kiuta 8 pm Hongkone, S.iaDgbai aud Japan A. Apcar 8 pm ChrisCuinH Inland Islander 4 pm Itnio, fambelao, Sin^kawnuij ami I'nu'miiak V. dor Lyn Iyu Billiton, I'.atavia, etc. Kcynst 4 pm Tomokbow. Ecrimnn Glanggi 9213 words
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Article213 1912-02-16 5 The B. I. ontraot packet h'.oam r Tiion^wa with maiU from London np to the evening ot January 20, 1, ft I'enang at 4.16 p.m. yobterJay, and may be expected to The Imp. German mail steamer Yorck having It ft Penang thin morning, at 6 a.m.. may213 words
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Article404 1912-02-16 5 Fub 15. Fora K;Unt»n, Fdb H. O". and •J I. Kut Asiatic Coy. For K lan-an, Kb 18. IM-. Oii'iioi> H>ck Kian, I)jt. utr. 120 kOM, Cr.pt II ib Till, Fobl>. From Situ \f*n 4, Fob 12. 0.3. Wo.B in. For Bwaa, Fju 22. ltl< l> -i Dut.404 words
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100 1912-02-16 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAQAR. Bast Whabf Basin— Nil. Bast W, Suction No. I— Deii, Naantnng, Shiirs Wharf -Nil. Y&t:hiDg. Main W. Sici. No. 2— Kybfc K B—Kitnrliuis.8 Kitnrliuis. 4— A. A;'. 6 MiMMNOb 6— C'iow Fa. New Dock100 words
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Article78 1912-02-16 5 Arrivals Per etr. L«»dy Wtld, I>b 15. From Maar, Mf ser*. C. Sta k-y and Jame s (Mm, Per fitr. Lyhtninp, Fcb 15.— From H'bocg M->sr*. J. Fitra ana Vomlar. Ptr ■■tr. A. Apcar. Yeh I«.— From C»lcntta Mm. R.-jan.i", MrR. H. S. Arrethocn, Mr». -Sroith. Mr.78 words
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Article259 1912-02-16 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE Sihoafobb, Fkbri-ary 16 IBi2 On LoaDoa— B»nk 4m/ 6 2.'*". Demand 8/4,», Private 6 tc/i m, !/4ft 8 m/« m. 8/4 1 Oa GiBMAKi- Bsnk d/d m 1884 Private B m/l m 5424 Oa F»i»n- Bank d/d m 294 Private 8 m/l M 9 Oa India— Bank259 words
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Article153 1912-02-16 5 Issue IS Value 10 10 BeUt Tin 10 10 Broang 10 10 Ksnaboi 41 41 KmtaTin 41 41 Lahat Minei 10 10 Malaoca Tin 6/. 8/- Pahang Const 1 £1 41 Penflkalen £1 41 Paninp Bahta 41 41 PosiDg Lama 10 10 Rahman Hyd 41 41 lUbmaii Tv Buyora153 words
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Article616 1912-02-16 5 lesco S Value oj Buyers. Bel'er» 2/- 2/. a:^. r 8,8 8 9 2/. 3/- Au*io-Mai»y 16/6 17 I, if- a)- Batene Maiaka 2,3 2 9 41 £1 Batn Cares 12 6.0 12.16.6 £1 £1 BatnTiK* 815.0 4 0.0 41 £1 Bnkit Kajang 2.13.9 2HB £1 41 Bukit Lintan;.-616 words
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Article126 1912-02-16 5 Issue 2 Vala c* Baycri Selleil. 10 10 Barters norn SmelUa* m 10.00 10 T 6.00 JEI £1 PioeWe Tmmwiyi 3 8 8/9 10 10 Fruer k Neave 47 03 47.25 100 HowmHj Brakinn £7.(0 100 1% Ptal 92.50 67.60 100 100 KAti Bro, OeL 180.00 100 100 B126 words
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Article43 1912-02-16 5 Buyers Bellers Spore Mnnioipal 4}% of 1907 11,600,000 7% Spore Municipal 4J% of 1909 11,000,000 7% 9%pm Spore Municipal 4% $602,900 par Bayera Bellas Howarth Brskine 6% 1000,000 pw Riley. Harereaveß S% 1284,000 I* Singapore) Hiustrio TruuwayBb% £861,0-30 S'poroMun.oipal 6 |1,87-!,000 1043 words
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Advertisement73 1912-02-16 5 'I'm- l'r to (1 ly is a powor in tbc land, 'J tun I .c. I'm m yu i will underHtand Bat I'll proM y<vi la t*ku for your cold, Tl e ti t oaru that ever wbh h Id. Fm Wk il (lr.it IVppcruiint Curo I praise, "l'rtil. lir'ihtjii73 words
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Advertisement325 1912-02-16 5 AUCTION SALES. H. L, Coghlan and Co. March 6 At saleroom, important Rale of town properties No. 180, Victoria St. etc., at 2 30. March 6. At r-alnroorn'j, freehold property, known as No. 7.6, Kalltng, at 2.80. Ching KenR Lee and Co. Millll 4 At sa'f-rorm, valunb'e leasehold ami fret325 words
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Advertisement345 1912-02-16 5 JET «3 CIGARETTES after Dinner. After that best of dinners they had 5£j' tlir bCSt ci S arettes State Express. /vSv^s Those whose choice is determined by rx§IB^\ J /P qualityabove all other considerations, insist H^< a' ways on State Express Cigarettes. V* Turkish Leaf, 5O if No. 1, $1.15345 words
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Advertisement79 1912-02-16 5 THE CHERAS RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED. Notice is hereby given, that the Transfer Bo k* of the Cheras Robber Rstates, Ltd., nili be cloned from the 2Uh February, 1012, until farther notice. By order of the Board, THE PLANTERS' STORES AGSNCY CO., LTD Agents and Seore tarics_ Federated BnildiDgs, Kuala Lampar,79 words
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Advertisement88 1912-02-16 5 To-Night To-Night X AT THE Harima Hall Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. THE LATEST ARRIVAL 6 New American Films 6 WILL BB SHOWN (ON TRIAL). 1. ROMANCE OF BAR 700 ft. 4. THE UNEXPECTED GUEST 1.000 ft 2. FOR HER COUNTRY'S SAKE... 1.000 ft. S. HANK AND LANS SANDWICH MEN... 988 words
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923 1912-02-16 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16. EXPLAINING THE MISSION. On the wholo our forecast of what led to the visit of Lord Haldane to Berlin appears to have been substantially correct. Germany did givo the hint that a visit from an English Minister would not bo unwelcome, and no English923 words
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Article15 1912-02-16 6 The Tanglin Cab Leap Year dance takes place on Thursday, February 29, at 9.15 p.m.15 words
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Article28 1912-02-16 6 The Baden-Powell Boy Scouts organisation will be known in future as The Boy Scouts Association (incorporated by Royal Charter), letters patent conferring tho charter having just boon issued.28 words
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Article46 1912-02-16 6 The Metropolitan Trust Company, New York, intends to finance a new company to take over the holdings of the bankrupt Western Steel Corporation. The creditors are agreed, and will receive 70 per cent, of their claims in preferred steel and 30 per cent, in common stock.46 words
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Article51 1912-02-16 6 There are, it is stated, excellent openings for cement in the Dutch Indies, especially in view of the construction of a harbour at Sourabaya and tho enlargement of tho harbours at Samarang, Macassar, and Tandjong Priok. Germany is doing an extensive trado in cement iv tho Dutch East Indies at51 words
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Article59 1912-02-16 6 The genoral mooting of the Malacca Rifle Club was hold in the Club on Saturday evening. The prospects of the Club are said to be brighter. New officers were elected for the year. Mr. Mackenzie Conpar succeeds Mr. Inkson as lion, secretary. Mr. Campbell is captain for the year and59 words
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Article68 1912-02-16 6 Ex-Lieutenant Allan Sutor, who will bo remembered in connection with his scathing pamphlet on tho army, and who was formerly stationed in Hongkong, was charged at Marylebone Police Court recently with dinorderly behaviour outside Kegent's i'ark Chapel. He was bound over in £M and two sureties of £25 each to68 words
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Article11 1912-02-16 6 Mr. Tan Khenm Hock, Municipal Com missioner, discarded his queue yesterday.11 words
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Article18 1912-02-16 6 Subscriptions from Rangoon to tho Red Crescent Fund up to date show a total of over Us. 65,800.18 words
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Article20 1912-02-16 6 Pilot Gray, of Pnrmea House, Koppel Harbour, reports to the polico that bis ricksha coolie lias been robbed of $2;i.20 words
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Article21 1912-02-16 6 At Manila, Mr. Lee Hammond, the aviator, reached A hakfat of SJKO feot, which is an altitude record for tho Orient.21 words
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Article23 1912-02-16 6 Tho members of the Amateur Drawing Association will celebrate the Chinese New Yoar, ou February 19, by an At Homo and an entertainment.23 words
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Article37 1912-02-16 6 A new version of tho story of Enoch Anlcn was enacted at Huntington, West Virginia, when a man returned after ten years' absence, found his wife was married, congratulated his successor, and treated tho couple to beor.37 words
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Article35 1912-02-16 6 A disease among banana plants, which was reported at a recent meeting of the Ayrii-til-tural Society at Kingston, Jamaica, has now been pronounced to be the dreaded Panama blight. The Government is taking drastic measures.35 words
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Article37 1912-02-16 6 Owing to the prevalence of small-pox in Hongkong at present, vaccination is advisiblu and the Government intimates the Europeans who cannot afford a private practitioner will be vaccinated free of cost at the Government Civil Hospital daily.37 words
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Article59 1912-02-16 6 On January 26 last, fire broke out in ono of the aft holds of the steamer Daymaor van Twist in the harbour at Macassar. Timely assistance, however, was rendered and tho fire was soon put out but it threatened to be serious at first. Considerable daninge was done to a59 words
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Article68 1912-02-16 6 Journalism in Egypt is, according to Mr. Theodore Birch, no "Ixd of roses career. Annoy an editor, and the editor promptly MrTM you up an outrage ou your p, r-un. [■stead of having u'olf or tennis as re editors in Cairo, delight in planning outrages on each other It inlpa.68 words
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Article63 1912-02-16 6 While the Weald of Kent Harriers were pissing through High street, Tenterden, on their return from a hunt, they entered a butcher's shop and dragged down a large joint from tho counter. An attempt to rescue tho meat was quite ineffectual, and the snarling, jostliug pack made very short work63 words
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Article63 1912-02-16 6 The Anglo- Netherland Sugar Corporation (Limited) has been formed to acquire the three ftilly-equip)>ed sugar works, two of which are also refineries, situated at Breda. Bergen-op Zoom, and Oudcuboscb, aud with the intention of adding to thoso concerns an Kngli^h factory. The now English factory will be erected at Cautley,63 words
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Article90 1912-02-16 6 As a mark of tho City of London's appreciation of the heroic efforts made by the crew of the French cruiser Friaut to .isms: in the rescue of the passengers from t!ie wreck of tho P. and O. steamship Delhi it was resolved by the Court of Common Council on90 words
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Article80 1912-02-16 6 The first number of volume 10 of the Malaya Medical Journal, edited by Dr. Gilbert E. Brooke, has been issued. The contents include articles on ankylostomiasiH among Tamil coolies, by T. S. Macaulay, M.8., C.H. B. the muridue and spalacidu- the parasites of the rat, by A. K. Shipley, M.A.,80 words
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Article87 1912-02-16 6 Violet Buhler, a fifteen-year old heiress, who disappeared from Chicago on November 25, and for whom a great hue aud cry was raised, has been found in New York working as a common servant under an assumed name. Violet, who has j62j,0»)0 in her own right, explains, the Telegraph says,87 words
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Article99 1912-02-16 6 There in a great industry waiting to be developed in India, if the discovery be true, says an exchange. It has been discovered that it is possible to manufacture a whitewash, paint, motorcar tyres and printing paper from the leaves of the spineless cactus. Mr. Luther Burbank, the American horticultural99 words
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Article120 1912-02-16 6 Previous penalties having had no apparent effect cm liiiu, a Bengali milkman who appeared before Mr. Firmstonc, senior magistrate, today, was severely dealt with. He was charged with selling milk without a licence and also with selling milk that was adulterated with 10 per cent, of water. He admitted three120 words
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Article359 1912-02-16 6 Mr. Dv Cros, M.P. for Hastings, is in Malacca, and has inspected many of tho local estates. Tho members of tho Young Men's Benevolent Society will bo At Home, on the 19th inst., at tho Club House. Sir Joseph West BMgtWmj, Sir Allen Perry, and Mr. Willunl359 words
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Article99 1912-02-16 6 Wo have already described tho brilliant entertainment given by that master of mysteries, tho Great Raymond. We wish Mt to acknowledge tho great kindness he has shown to the little folk of Singapore He has invited the girls of St. Mary's Home to pay a free99 words
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Article106 1912-02-16 6 The following telegram, dated Toklo. February 9, is printed iv the Hougkong I>aily Tress: —Replying to questions in tlio Mm, Bum Desna, .Minister fa* I'oicigu Attain, said the Government was uot concerned with the various loans reported to have been made to Chiua. Eh admitted tint i106 words
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179 1912-02-16 6 In the dark hours before the dawn this morning a collision took plucc between two steamers in the quarantine anehorago. Tho Apcar linor Lightning was lying there overnight tho German steamer Kybfels, from Samai'ang, arrived iv tho very early hours of this morning. Not knowing whether179 words
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Article210 1912-02-16 6 A quiet but determined lino of action has been enterod upon by tho Singapore polico within the past week, for the purpose of checking the ravages of gang robbery in the Settlement. One of the phases of this activity is the surveillance of par tics suspected210 words
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Advertisement135 1912-02-16 6 nil/ If *^f {jfry**^ On tta* auks of the Nil* Obtainable at: ROIItOII ROIHfe 9 mmum nuu&e ROBINSON JOHN LITTLE S Felucca I AND CO.. LTD. l r "Wro"* 0 cu««ti««^ iwii'iH to til Mk). ef tka ta«M MltcuU Trnkiti Tobtcoo under Met! coatitiM. la Cue* tfcer cia now h.135 words
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Advertisement151 1912-02-16 6 6 NEW PICTURES W IN ENTIRE CHANGE AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! 2nd Show, 9.30 to 11 p.m. THE RIGHT REMEDY. Comedy. THE ARMOUR OF FIRE. Scandinavian Legendary Tale. TOO LOVING. Comic. THE EMPEROR'S SENTRY. Napoleon Bonaparte, 1815. WIFFLES IN SERVICE. M. Princo AND New and Interesting Number151 words
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Advertisement13 1912-02-16 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 0 and on page 8.13 words
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Article347 1912-02-16 7 DEBATE ON ADDRESS. Scene Leads to a Sudden Collapse. Mr. Bonar Law's Threat About Insurance. Kki-jfu's Telioram. London, via Durban, February 15. Tlio debate on tho address in tlio llouso of Commons uncs peotedly collapsed, following heated pMMf|M between Mr. Asquith and Mr. Ronar Law, which culminated in tbo347 words
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Article69 1912-02-16 7 TRIBUTE TO AMBASSADOR IN CHINA. The Address Carried. l.l.'lri T.BMOBAM. London, February 15. Bafanteg to China in tho House of Lords. Lord Crcwc paid a tribute to Sir J. N. .Inriiini. who throughout the difficult times had shown tact and ability of which it was impossible69 words
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Article151 1912-02-16 7 DR. SUN-YAT-SEN£OFFERS TO RESIGN. Recommends Yuan-Shih-Kai. HhUTBK'S I ILIOEAU. Londou, February 1". Iteuter wires from Tokio that tho Chinese revolutionaries have ignored tho protest of the Japanese governor-funeral at Kwantung tt^:uint violation of tho neutrality of tho peninsula. A regiment of infantry has) therefore been despatched from151 words
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Article19 1912-02-16 7 i;> i i TrjniiM London. February 1.1. Tlie dcdli of Admiral Salmon is an in. tin i d.19 words
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Article67 1912-02-16 7 Protest Against Speculation About Surrender Rkdtkb's Tbleobam. London, via Durban, February 15. Tho Portuguese Minister in LondoD, inter- viewed by Rcuter, said that Portugal was nevor loss disposed to part with her colonies, and even to mention such a thing was hurtful to Portuguese patriotism. Thore67 words
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Article64 1912-02-16 7 Endeavours to Prevent Foreign Imports. Run-run's Tblkoram. London, via Durban, February 15. A special conference of the Miners' Fedora- 1 tion on the minimum wage has adjourned indefinitely, and the conduct of tho dispute is left to tho National Execntivo, which it is j understood is aiming64 words
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Article31 1912-02-16 7 RkCTBB'S iSLKitKAM. London, via Durban, February 15. Paris messages say that fresh disturbances have arisen in tho champagne district. Fifteen wine growers at Mailly have had thoir wine destroyed.31 words
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Article32 1912-02-16 7 Kki'tir's Trlboram. London, via Durban, February 15. A St. Petersburg telegram says many perished in a snowstorm at Ishiui, Siberia, on February 1. Hitherto e3 bodies have been fniinil.32 words
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Article30 1912-02-16 7 Kbctrr's Thlboram. London, via Durban, February 15. Ucutcr announces from Melbourne tbe deatb of Mataafa, ex- King of Samoa, who resisted tbe treaty powers in IK)S.30 words
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Article29 1912-02-16 7 rUcTBR's Tblbqram. London, via Durban, February 15. A Calcutta message says the Dalai Lama is returning to Lhasa and there is much excitement among the Tibet.ms.29 words
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Article21 1912-02-16 7 RICTBB'S TbLIORAM. 1.-.ii'lun. via Durban, February 15. The Prince of Wales enters Magdalen College. Oxford, at Michaelmas.21 words
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Article35 1912-02-16 7 R»CTBH's TkLHORAM. LondoD, February 15. Reuter wires from Vienna that a bullotin about Cuunt von Aehreutlial states that he is suffering from leucaemia of a very pronounced character. His condition is grave.35 words
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Article35 1912-02-16 7 Der Ustasiatischh Lloyd Tklkgrax. Berlin, February 15. The Rus.sian Ambassador at Vienna will shortly go to St. Petersburg for a conference with M. Sasonow as to a rapproachnient bebetween Austria and Russia.35 words
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Article28 1912-02-16 7 Disk OmUBMI Lloyd TILKiiRAHU. Berlin, February 15. It is announced that the Archduko Francil Joseph is to undertake a tour iv East Asia.28 words
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Article29 1912-02-16 7 DIR OsTASIATISCHH LIOYD TbLBORAX. liurlin, February 15. The Council o( Minitttors of Turkey has threatened to expel all Italians if hostilities HpreaU into tho Aogoan Soa.29 words
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Article31 1912-02-16 7 I >i".k Oktabutimchii Lloyd Thlhuram. Berlin, February. 15. Sifjuor ('anna, tho Italian Ambassador at licrliu, will retire when there is a "rospect of a decision of the question of Tripoli.31 words
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Article26 1912-02-16 7 [ikk Umtasiatiscbb Lloyd Tblbobam. Berlin, February 15. Ifcrr Hcnckel, a champagne manufacturer of Wiesbaden, has given M. 100,000 for tho building of aeroplanes.26 words
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Article49 1912-02-16 7 (Fhom a Malacca Correspondent). Malacca, February 15. Information has been received by Malacca Kubbor Plantations, Limited, that the price of tine Para in London yesterday was 4/7 per lb. sellers. Tho prico of best plantation rubber is ■ju ted at I/I sellers. The market is quiet.49 words
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Article269 1912-02-16 7 IMPORTANT SPEECH BY HERR BETHMANN. What Lord Haldane Accomplished. I RICTIR'S TILBORAM. London, February 16. It is stated in official circles in London that tho work begun by Lord Haldane is now being carried on in tho usual channels. During the debate on the estimates several members269 words
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Article490 1912-02-16 7 170 PER CENT. DIVIDEND FOR THE PAST YEAR. New Working Scheme Proposed. The report of Ulu Piab, Limited, for the year ended December 31, 1911, will be presented at the second annual meeting of shareholders, to be held at the Chamber of Commerce, Ponang, on the 22nd490 words
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Article59 1912-02-16 7 The following prices of rubber were realised at the Auction Mart, 77, River Side, Malacca, at noon on the 13th instant Per Picul. Sheet No. 1 t261.85. Sheet No. 2 258.60. Scrap crepo 228.10. Hark crepe 214.15. Scrap (untreated) 180.10. Scrap (lump) 174.00. Tlicro was an exceptionally59 words
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Article1497 1912-02-16 7 CHAIRMAN EXPLAINS ITEMS IN THE ACCOUNTS. Ootput and Profits Increase. Optimistic sentimonts wore expressed at the annual general meeting of the Indragiri (Sumatra) Rubber and Outtapercha Co., Ltd., held yesterday, in the Commercial Union Bjildings, ovor which Mr. A. Diehn presided. The other shareholders presont were Messrs. A.1,497 words
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Article165 1912-02-16 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Company's circular dated February 14, says A general all-round improvement is noticeable in our market during the week under review, for after opening dull we close with a much firmer tendency and well maintained enquiry for both rubbers165 words
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Article271 1912-02-16 7 Twentieth Conference Opened in Kuala Lumpur. Bishop Oldhani opcne<l the 20th session of the Malaysia Annual Methodist Conference yesterday with a Holy Communion Service. When the roll of the Conference was called by tin Rev. Win. E. Horley, the following answered to their naiu< s Kr vs.271 words
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Article126 1912-02-16 7 Mr. Raymond introduced more marvellous creations into bis mysterious exhibition of deception in the Victoria Theatre last evening and sent a largo andience home pondering over illusions which, he Bays, arc so weird and startling in conception that grave doubts are raised in the minds of thinking126 words
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Article47 1912-02-16 7 It is announced that Mr. Justice Cohen, of New Soutli Wales, who has been prominent in connection with the Arbitration Court, died on board the North German Lloyd steamer Friodrich do Orosse, which was on the voyage from liremento Australian ports, and left Southampton on December 20.47 words
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Article187 1912-02-16 7 CAPTAIN EXPLAINS HOW IT HAPPENED. Failure to Find Spartel Light. Rbutkr's Tklkoram. London, via Durban, February 15, At the Board of Trade enquiry into tho loss of the P. and O. steamer Delhi, Captain 1 1 iy w:u-'l said he visited the Duke of Fife's cabin187 words
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Article119 1912-02-16 7 PROSPECTS OF SIGNATURE THIS YEAR. China and Morphine Traffic. Rictir'b Trlioram. London. February 1"». The Times says it is hoped tli.it the ligßftture of tho Opium Convention hy ;ill tho nations will be Meand Man the tmd of 19J2, but there is good reason for tlnal;ln^ tliat another119 words
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Article101 1912-02-16 7 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TO TREASURY. The Sinews of War Guarded. Rkutes's Tklkoram. London, via Durban, February 16. In the Koichstftg tlio Kccrctary fur tlio Treasury introduced tho estimates, and insisted that extra outlay on UnoM must be covered oat of current revenue, as tbo finances were part of101 words
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Article228 1912-02-16 7 At the mooting of tho Legislative Council on Friday, February 2;s, the Colonial BMW* tary will move That this Couucil approves a re- vote of 95,500, being the ninount provided in the Estimates 11)11, for tho crectiou of a new lino of telegraph poles fi >m Pni to228 words
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Article71 1912-02-16 7 Tho engineers employed at the groat match factory of Bryant and M:iy lmvo been locked ont because they refused to work at the old terms. It is lu>]hkl that tlio nr^otia tions now proceeding will como to I will factory issue, for it would <!« hard iml.nl71 words
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Article718 1912-02-16 8 Counsel and the Keeping of the Books. .Instil, s Inmsiiiul Sproule, sitting in Kuala Lmupur Bathe Cimil of Criminal Ajffl, i, i...| judgment OB WVdm sday m the cano •>t .Mi. William Tiabury, kwe manager of Fartai Rubber Kstate, tereajhan. In December last Mr. Justice Sercombo Smith718 words
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Article154 1912-02-16 8 A yoann actress lias bail a terrible experience at ltoiKu in a cage containing two lionaaaea. W Inn M. I'iirrc Louise, tbe lion Uiiiu r, wiiit to had tlie animals 'iC was a ioi.i|iiiiii (I by .Mill 1 Julienne T-ocanche, wl o ail she would like154 words
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Article280 1912-02-16 8 To tbo Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, I wish to bring to your notice the most indocent show I have ever seen in my life at tho Star Opera Company Theatre last night. Tho bliow is by a group of Egyptians, mostly by girls, who danced indecently.280 words
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Article402 1912-02-16 8 Dispute as to the Clearing of an Estate. This case came ou last week before Sir \V. H\ inliiMii .loin sat Malacca Assizes. Mr. T. H. T. Hogers, of Kuala Lumpur, appeared for plaintiff an 1 Mr. Ellis, of Singapore, for defendants. The case rafcwd some402 words
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Article204 1912-02-16 8 An affray between rival gangs of coffincarriers, reported recently, was the subject of trial in the third police court yesterday afternoon. In all. fourteon Chinese appeared charged with committing affray. Police lusneotor Hickey prosecuted and Mr. Knowlcs defended six of the accused, who, he mentioned, were204 words
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Article92 1912-02-16 8 A meeting of the Planters' Association of Malaya will be held at 10.80 a.m. on March :i, at tlic Sclanyor Club, Kuala Lumpur. The following is the agenda:— Minutes of January 7, 1912 Quarantine Camp on l'ulau Jcrejak Chinese Labour, (a) Hcport of Subcommittee, (b) ltates92 words
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Article855 1912-02-16 8 Prices Quoted in the Market Thb Morning Singapore, February 16, 1912. Mobhih JLjalJ and EvaM, Exchange ancj Sbare Brokers, issue the following list of (notations tbis morning Norn value. Buyers. Sellers. 3/- Allagar 8,8 3/lOf 2/. Options II! 19 1 AnKlo- Java 5 10* 6 9 1855 words
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Advertisement30 1912-02-16 8 RECOMMENDS I ToELF. "DRY ROYAL" A SPARKLING S.U'MAK A Champagne IN ALL BUT PRICB. Garner, Quelch Co., Will AH) SPIRIT MERCHANTS, B.M y Hoid, Singipore. [lone 891. '26 9 26-930 words
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Advertisement43 1912-02-16 8 Croup. If your children are subject to attacks of croup, watch for tin: first symptom, hoarseuesn. Give Chamberlain's Cough Kuimxly as soon as the cliiM becmucs hoarse and the attack may be wardoi] off. For -salo by &11 I Mspcusarn s aud Uualorii.43 words
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Advertisement809 1912-02-16 8 'TRIUMPH' motor cycles We can supply from STOCK both Ordinary and Free Engine Models. The Motor Cycle with a reputation. Sole Agertti; RILEY, HARGREAVES COMPANY, LIMITED. Singapore. The Man Who D ft ri»i Ali jkgm tv j. 1 Gets There Raines M Hotel. Is tbe man who has blood— real809 words
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Advertisement304 1912-02-16 9 WREXHAM BEER Ace of Clubs BRAND. British Beer Brewed in a British Brewery. GJVE IT A TKIAL. Sole Agents i PATERSON. SIMONS CO.. LTD. HARVEY'S WHISKY -7i good Seotef) at a reasonable price. Sl2-5O per case, including duty. Ask for Chop "R. V." SOLE AGENTS: Paterson, Simons Co., Ltd. Far304 words
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Advertisement1182 1912-02-16 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Go.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route Vis China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco to all Points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe, Operating the New 21,000 ton Triple Screw Turbina Linen Shinyo Maru" "Tenyo Mam ■nd Chli« Maru,"1,182 words
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Advertisement633 1912-02-16 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. T HE STRAITS TIMES APCAR LINE FOR F.M.S. READERS. OF The New Mail Train Service enables us to STbAMERS. scDd into the X.M.S. each evening a Special Edition of Tho Straits Times containing all the important telegrams Tbo undermentioned mail steamers of the a °d news received up633 words
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Advertisement740 1912-02-16 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE Board of Direct orai G 4 Dekrick, Bsq., Chairman, A H Fair, Esq., Managing Director. Psna towLiß, m.b., 0.m., Chhf Med. OffloerFM. Elliot. Esq. A. D. Allan Epq. Vow Noan Pam, Bsq. Om» Soon Tbb, Esq. KhooSian Taw,740 words
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Advertisement529 1912-02-16 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Shares of ,620 each 41,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,826,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,200,000 BANKBR3. Bank of England. The London City Midland Bank 1 Ltd. National Bank of Scotland, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooounts529 words
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Advertisement578 1912-02-16 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INBURANGE CO.. LTD MO. IT AMD 68, KLING ST&BBT. Established 1907. Capitol paid up 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRBCTORS. 1, Tab Tiob Joom 0. Sim Kia Jam 3. Nam Etm Sing T. Tao Hoo Lai 8. Lsow Chia Hbno578 words
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Advertisement455 1912-02-16 10 K. A. J. GHOTIRMALL CO., Jewellers and Silk Merchants, SI 52, High Street, Singapore. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A new stock of Gem-set Jewellery, Damascene, Chinoso Silverware, AND ALSO New Embroid.itii pattern Gowns, Opera Coats, Blouses, Dresses, Bedspreads, Cushions in all kinds of flowers and colours. PRICES MODERATE. a-i.B 81-ia Petroleum455 words
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Article920 1912-02-16 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Motor, of January 16, lias the following article on Carbon Deposit, written by S.H.B: It is generally granted that the modern highspeed petrol engine is more addicted to the formation of carbon on the piston head and <•■.■iiibiistii.il chamber than920 words
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Article190 1912-02-16 11 French and Spanish Modes at Daggers Drawn. French dancing academics have boen stirred to their depths," says the Figaro," "by the struggle for supremacy between tho dancers of America and Spain, tin Boston and the Tango-Argentine. The latter was first in the field, but to disputo its190 words
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Advertisement433 1912-02-16 11 WOLSELEY Tho Car of Refinement and Reliability." IT IS THE RESULTS, in the hands of private nsers, that account for the enormous Sole SOle demand for Wolmley care, th tt ia compelling Mf.^ —4 m m the expanxion of the works by the erection JkaßittS S *gen*B. Qf d^ w433 words
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Advertisement12 1912-02-16 11 Woods Great Peppermint Cnro for all internal complaints. Dysentery, CcUghs, Colds, etc.12 words
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Advertisement242 1912-02-16 11 TRADE I 'tfyjjjP I MARK. CARRIAGE AND RICKSHA RUBBER TYRE. Fo*l%/R IMS f=bp|//R IMS ftMlXTftMt Foßrßms Use Dunlop Quality, It ia the Beat Stocka always on hand. Suppliera to the Trade only. Particulars andiestimates given for Solid Tyres, for Motor Busses and Motor Commercial Vehicles of all descriptions. THE DUNLOP242 words
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Advertisement896 1912-02-16 12 A REMARKABLE CEMENT IRON PRESERVATIVE Or. Roth's INERTOL Will Revolutionise Methods of Protecting Cement and Iron against the Action of Water and Atmospheric Moisture. YOUR INQUIRIES ARE SOLICITED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD. WANTS. WANTS. MOTOR DRIVER WANTED IMMEDIATELY. PUPS WANTED. Wanted immediately, a driver for a Wanted, pair of pop«.896 words
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Advertisement449 1912-02-16 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO liT. With immediate entry, fl nt and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Guthrie A- Co., Ltd. 1-4 o HOUSES TO LET. "Brat hay' No. 15, GiUtead Road. In excellent condition. Rent moderate. Apply to J. W. Haffenden, 47, The Arcade. 6449 words
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Advertisement367 1912-02-16 12 ARTICLES FOB SALE. CALVES FOR SALE. Apply to tbe Manager, The Singapore Model Dairy, Limited, River Valley Road. 19-1 v TURNOUT FOR SALE. Two-seated rubber-tyred Victoria in good condition and strong Australian harse, with harness complete. Apply Medical Hall, Battery Road. 9-2 v LAUNCHES FOR SALE. Triumph, boilt 19C6, longtL367 words
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Advertisement632 1912-02-16 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, ■mramit md Municipal Contractor!. Telephone No. 421. 108 A 109. Market Street. NOTICE. Meßsrp. Fraser and Ncave beg to announce to tbeir customers that tho Aerated Water Factory will be closed on Monday, 19th inst. (Cbineeo New Year). No deliveries will be made on that632 words
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Advertisement309 1912-02-16 12 ENGLISH MADE PIANOS ON HIRE FROM $10 Pet? Month. THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD.~ E. tO. HOTEL. PENANG The best and the most frequented Hotel in the Isiand, and CRAG HOTEL Tbe only Sanatorium in the Straits, ABI TUI BBANCBIB Of RAFFLES HOTEL, Singapore. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. U2780 NOTICE to309 words
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Miscellaneous227 1912-02-16 12 Straits "(Dimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miwellanc oub wants of every description are insert ed at the prepaid rate of II per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices cf Births, Marriage?, or Deaths, ii not exceeding four linee, II each insertion For p.p.o. cards, on page 8, 12, Inch Soali227 words
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